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Lisa Colantuono

Lisa Colantuono is the President of AAR Partners. An agency search consultant for over two decades, Lisa is also an avid writer. Lisa has contributed many articles in top industry trades such as Forbes, Huffington Post, Advertising Age, Adweek and HubSpot Blogs’ Agency Post. Lisa entered the world of publishing with her book, @AARLisa: New Biz in 140 characters (or Less), written for the on-the-go new business exec that needs cut-to-the-chase insights to nail new business wins again and again. Lisa is also part of the industry speaking circuit, presenting at national conferences including 4A’s Transformation Conference, AAF Admerica National Conference, BOLO, HOW Design Live, Mirren, and AdAge Small Agency Conference.

Finding the right marketing agency can often feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. With thousands of agencies promising results, determining which one truly aligns with your brand can be challenging. Choosing the wrong agency can lead to wasted budgets, missed opportunities, and months of frustration.

This is where a marketing agency search consultant comes in. Think of them as your brand’s broker, helping you navigate the overwhelming options, avoid costly mistakes, and connect with an agency that aligns with your goals. Rather than sorting through endless pitches and proposals, you’ll benefit from a streamlined, strategic approach to finding the ideal partner.

Maximizing your marcom agency investment is essential for achieving long-term growth and ensuring that every dollar spent delivers tangible results. By aligning your agency’s efforts with your brand’s objectives, you can create a partnership that drives both creative and strategic success.

Whether you’re focused on boosting ROI, choosing the right agency partner, or negotiating the best terms, taking an active role in your agency relationship is key. This guide explores how to optimize your agency investment, from identifying what to look for in a partner to unlocking greater value through smart negotiation strategies.

Selecting the right marketing agency can be challenging for brand leaders. With numerous agencies offering diverse services, identifying the perfect match requires careful consideration.

The success of your marketing efforts depends on partnering with an agency that understands your brand’s unique goals, values, DNA, attributes and consumer. A tailored solution fosters smoother collaboration and drives long-term growth.

In this guide, we will explore how to find an agency partner that best suits your needs.

In the world of brand marketing, the success of any agency partnership and campaign hinges on the clarity and precision of a critical document…the business brief. A well-crafted brief serves as the cornerstone for any newly engaged partnership between a brand and an agency. It not only outlines the brand’s needs but also sets clear expectations, aligning both parties toward common goals and providing a speedy ramp up. 

We’re providing brand marketing leaders with a comprehensive checklist for creating an effective business brief, ensuring that your prospective or newly minted agency partnership is built on a solid foundation and geared for success.

In the dynamic realm of brand management, the partnership between your brand and its marketing agency is the cornerstone of success. As markets evolve and consumer preferences shift, periodic evaluations become essential.

Enter the marketing agency client-agency evaluation—a key checkpoint in assessing and optimizing agency performance to align with your brand’s expectations. As market fragmentation continues to diversify consumer preferences, the need for forward-thinking strategies has never been more critical. 

We’ve compiled a checklist to help CMOs succeed as they navigate this complex terrain. Let’s take a look!